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K1A1 Rokit vs K2 Black Panther

K1A1 Rokit main battle tank side profile drawing
🇰🇷 K1A1 Rokit
K2 Black Panther main battle tank side profile drawing
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Specifications
K1A1 Rokit K2 Black Panther
Origin country 🇰🇷 South Korea 🇰🇷 South Korea
Category Main Battle Tank Main Battle Tank
Type Heavy Main Battle Tank Heavy Main Battle Tank
Manufacturer Hyundai Precision / Sangyong Heavy Industries Hyundai Precision / Sangyong Heavy Industries
Number produced 800 units 440 units
Estimated unit price $-- million $8.5 million
Combat weight 54.5 tons 55.0 tons
Maximum speed 65 km/h 70 km/h
Operational range 430 km 430 km
Length 9.71 m 10.80 m
Width 3.59 m 3.60 m
Height 2.25 m 2.40 m
Crew 4 3
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Armament & Powertrain
K1A1 Rokit K2 Black Panther
Main armament 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (32 shells) gun 1 120mm gun
Secondary weapon 1 M-2HB 12.7mm machine gun K-6 12.7mm machine gun
Engine MTU 871Ka-501 V-12 Diesel Engine with 1200 hp Diesel Engine with 1500 hp

Overview

The K1A1 Rokit and the K2 Black Panther are both Main Battle Tanks, manufactured by Hyundai Precision / Sangyong Heavy Industries and Hyundai Precision / Sangyong Heavy Industries respectively.

The K1A1 Rokit weighs 54.5 tons vs 55.0 tons for the K2 Black Panther. Top speed is 65 km/h for the K1A1 Rokit vs 70 km/h for the K2 Black Panther. Operational range is 430 km for the K1A1 Rokit vs 430 km for the K2 Black Panther. The K1A1 Rokit is armed with a 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (32 shells) gun, while the K2 Black Panther carries a 1 120mm gun.

The K1A1 Rokit has been produced in 800 units vs 440 for the K2 Black Panther. The K1A1 Rokit entered service 13 years before the K2 Black Panther (2001 vs 2014).

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is faster, the K1A1 Rokit or K2 Black Panther?
The K2 Black Panther is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the K1A1 Rokit's 65 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the K1A1 Rokit or K2 Black Panther?
The K2 Black Panther has a longer operational range at 430 km compared to the K1A1 Rokit's 430 km.
Which is heavier, the K1A1 Rokit or K2 Black Panther?
The K2 Black Panther is heavier at 55.0 tons combat weight compared to the K1A1 Rokit's 54.5 tons.
Which is larger, the K1A1 Rokit or K2 Black Panther?
The K2 Black Panther is longer at 10.80 meters compared to the K1A1 Rokit's 9.71 meters.
How many crew members do the K1A1 Rokit and K2 Black Panther require?
The K1A1 Rokit requires a larger crew of 4 compared to the K2 Black Panther's 3 crew members.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the K1A1 Rokit or K2 Black Panther?
The K1A1 Rokit has been produced in greater numbers with 800 units compared to 440 units of the K2 Black Panther.
What are the main armaments of the K1A1 Rokit and K2 Black Panther?
The K1A1 Rokit is armed with 1 M256 120mm smoothbore barrel (32 shells) gun while the K2 Black Panther carries 1 120mm gun as its main armament.